How to grow Pepino

Solanum muricatum

This plant is easy to grow – just treat it like a tomato. It also grows easily from cuttings.

Growing Pepino from seed

Start indoors eight weeks before last frost date. Handle as you would an eggplant seedling.

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Harvesting Pepino

Pick the fruit when fully colored and slightly soft.

How long does Pepino take to grow?

These estimates for how long Pepino takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Pepino to germinate?
6 days

Average 6 days | Min 3 days | Max 16 days (4)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Pepino?
+ 17 days

Average 17 days | Min 5 days | Max 234 days (4)

Days to Maturity How long until Pepino is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ days

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Pepino?
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Other names for Pepino

Pepino melon, Pepino dulce, Melon pear

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